Dental Assistant - Main Family Dental Care - Davenport, IA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Davenport, IA

Job Description

Main Family Dental Care is looking for a competent dental assistant who will make a visit to our office the most pleasant experience possible for patients, while also helping the office run efficiently. Excellent customer service and administrative skills along with fluency in current dental assisting techniques are required. Front desk experience is also required. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. Candidate should be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to execute office procedures effectively and efficiently. But the most important quality we are looking for is a positive attitude and team-first mentality!
This is an excellent opportunity to join an outstanding team with a dedicated focus on the delivering the very best patient care. Check out our website: www.mainfamilydentalcare.com!
Our mission: To be our patients' trusted dental care provider and oral health advisor, who is committed to providing the highest level of individualized care to each patient that we serve.
Responsibilities

Make patients feel welcome at Main Family Dental Care
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
Capturing digital x-rays
Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Assisting dentist in managing dental emergencies
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as a dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations required by OSHA
Ability to perform regulated, non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; RDA or CDA required
Additional certification or training is an asset
Front desk experience also required.

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Bereavement leave
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid jury duty
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

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